Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostic information services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a hospital-based role in Brick, NJ. The position involves specimen analysis, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Candidates should have a relevant degree and clinical experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision for FT employees

Annual health assessment program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical experience preferred.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Medical Technology

Chemistry

Biology

Clinical Experience

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry

Associates degree in Laboratory Science

Tools

ASCP Certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Brick, NJ - Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (Rotational Weekends)

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Brick, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Ocean.

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay Range: $27.28 - $45.00 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
  

Qualifications:

Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification

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